AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the back and forth over Quorum continues, all business at the Texas Capitol is effectively on hold.

Flood relief is one of the main topics, but can more be done even with Democrats away from the state?

"Look we have made a commitment to kill this special session and then hopefully Greg Abbott will come to his senses and remember that he has abandoned the people of the Hill Country," said Rep. John Bucy, a Democrat who represents parts of Austin.

Both sides have pointed the finger at each other, but those who were impacted by the devastating floods July 4 weekend are caught in the middle, waiting for relief and legislation that could save lives in the future.

"Any aid to their constituents who have been harmed by these floods is being delayed and denied by the derelic

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